Federal Project Grant Summary

The University of Colorado at Boulder received a $228,624 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), awarded February 19, 2026, with a performance period through February 18, 2030. The grant supports the execution of a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, in alignment with NASA administration priorities and Congressional direction. The University of Colorado serves as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objectives to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries across multiple scientific domains including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, and planetary science.

The award leverages the University of Colorado's extensive research capabilities and scientific expertise, with research activities conducted at the institution's Boulder, Colorado facilities. As a prominent public research institution with a substantial federal grant portfolio, the University of Colorado has established itself as a competitive recipient across NASA's diverse scientific initiatives. This project grant supports theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and field studies that contribute to NASA's space-based scientific investigations and broader research objectives aligned with the Science Mission Directorate's strategic goals.